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R34 XNF

1998 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 XNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 142,159 miles

bonnet is corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

spare wheel wheel heavily corroded but not weakened

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,288 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 127,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 117,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 117,367 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,779 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 94,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 82,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 82,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,441 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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R34 XNF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R34 XNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R34 XNF registered?

R34 XNF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R34 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 XNF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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